This past summer, NCC student Luna Salinas conducted biochemistry research at Purchase College under Dr. Bellevue, an amazing example of a student making her mark on research while attending community college.

Her project, titled “Duration and Strength of Essential Oil Antifungal Activity Against Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Candida albicans, and Aspergillus brasiliensis,” focused on exploring the antifungal properties of plants as an alternative to traditional antifungal treatments.

After completing the research program, Luna independently applied for the ABRCMS Travel Award, and we are proud that she was selected as one of 667 Travel Awardees, sponsoring her costs to attend the conference in San Antonio.

As one of 300 Presentation Awardees from 2,800+ abstracts, Luna was one of only three community college students to receive this honor.

Congratulations, Luna!This past summer, NCC student Luna Salinas conducted biochemistry research at Purchase College under Dr. Bellevue, an amazing example of a student making her mark on research while attending community college.

Her project, titled “Duration and Strength of Essential Oil Antifungal Activity Against Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Candida albicans, and Aspergillus brasiliensis,” focused on exploring the antifungal properties of plants as an alternative to traditional antifungal treatments.

After completing the research program, Luna independently applied for the ABRCMS Travel Award, and we are proud that she was selected as one of 667 Travel Awardees, sponsoring her costs to attend the conference in San Antonio.

As one of 300 Presentation Awardees from 2,800+ abstracts, Luna was one of only three community college students to receive this honor.

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Kwanzaa is a seven-day celebration of community, family, culture, and values beginning today, December 26, and culminating in a communal feast called Karamu.

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Season's Greetings and warmest wishes to all who celebrate Christmas this holiday season!

As a reminder, the NEST is closed today.Season's Greetings and warmest wishes to all who celebrate Christmas this holiday season!

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Please consider including the Nassau Community College Foundation in your year-end giving plans. When you give to the NCC Foundation, you are providing a student with the opportunity to make the best of their future with a high-quality education. Join us in laying the foundation for a deserving student’s success. Make your year-end impact today at bit.ly/4jcv3FVPlease consider including the Nassau Community College Foundation in your year-end giving plans. When you give to the NCC Foundation, you are providing a student with the opportunity to make the best of their future with a high-quality education. Join us in laying the foundation for a deserving student’s success. Make your year-end impact today at bit.ly/4jcv3FV ... See moreSee less

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Congratulations to Phillip Culver, Senior Director of the Office of Civil Rights and Belonging at NCC, who was featured in City & State NY's 2025 Responsible 100, highlighting individuals committed to social responsibility across New York State.
Read more at: bit.ly/3Mw3MCpCongratulations to Phillip Culver, Senior Director of the Office of Civil Rights and Belonging at NCC, who was featured in City & State NY's 2025 Responsible 100, highlighting individuals committed to social responsibility across New York State.
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Have a relaxing winter break, Nassau Lions! We'll see you next semester!Have a relaxing winter break, Nassau Lions! We'll see you next semester! ... See moreSee less

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Today marks the Winter Solstice—the shortest day and longest night of the year. As the days start getting longer, now’s a great time to start thinking about what’s next. Applications and registration for Spring 2026 are open—secure your classes and keep your momentum going. Learn more at: bit.ly/4pGieGqToday marks the Winter Solstice—the shortest day and longest night of the year. As the days start getting longer, now’s a great time to start thinking about what’s next. Applications and registration for Spring 2026 are open—secure your classes and keep your momentum going. Learn more at: bit.ly/4pGieGq ... See moreSee less

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Congratulations to NCC student Dejaun McFarlane, who was awarded the New York State Sheriffs’ Institute 2025 Criminal Justice Scholarship!

The NYS Sheriffs’ Institute Scholarship Program for Criminal Justice Majors provides a $500 scholarship to one student majoring in Criminal Justice, Police Science or a similar program from each community college in New York State, and SUNY Canton, each year. The Scholarship Program was established to help young people across New York pursue an education in criminal justice.Congratulations to NCC student Dejaun McFarlane, who was awarded the New York State Sheriffs’ Institute 2025 Criminal Justice Scholarship!

The NYS Sheriffs’ Institute Scholarship Program for Criminal Justice Majors provides a $500 scholarship to one student majoring in Criminal Justice, Police Science or a similar program from each community college in New York State, and SUNY Canton, each year. The Scholarship Program was established to help young people across New York pursue an education in criminal justice. ... See moreSee less

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